1980: Ron Nelson ("Rockin Ron") from the band Private School performs at the Smilin" Buddha Cabaret at 109 East Hastings.Dan Scott
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1980: Ron Nelson ("Rockin Ron") from the band Private School performs at the Smilin" Buddha Cabaret at 109 East Hastings.Dan Scott
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June 25, 1964 photo of the nightlife on the 100 block of East Hastings (between Main and Columbia streets). New Zen Smilin Buddha Cabaret neon sign, Ann's Cafe, New Zenith Cafe. Sailors on leave. Vancouver Sun (Brian Kent
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June 25, 1964 photo of the nightlife on the 100 block of East Hastings (between Main and Columbia streets). New Zen, Smilin Buddha Cabaret neon sign, Ann's Cafe, New Zenith Cafe. Sailors on leave.Brian Kent
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1965 Newspaper ad for Smilin' BuddhaFiles
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June 25, 1964 photo of the 100 block of East Hastings (between Main and Columbia streets). The Broadway, New Zenith Cafe, Smilin Buddha Cabaret neon sign.Brian Kent
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